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(R)-Merimepodib is the isomer of Merimepodib (HY-13986), and can be used as an experimental control. Merimepodib (VX-497) is a noncompetitive and oral inhibitor of inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMPDH) with broad spectrum antiviral activities.

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